Flyers, guides and reference sheets on cooperative purchasing — free to view, download and share.
LNC's contract overview: Region 14 ESC as lead agency, the 2026–2033 term, what LNC offers agencies, and the full list of construction, facility and specialty services covered — with a side-by-side timeline of a traditional bid versus the LNC cooperative route.
A two-column flowchart comparing every step of the bid route with the much shorter cooperative path, from identifying a need to placing the order.
An infographic comparing the two approaches on process, time, resources, technology, cost structure and risk management.
An introduction to OMNIA Partners for K-12, higher education and government buyers: free membership, competitively awarded contracts, and who can use them.
The K-12 version: OMNIA's school-focused team plus a catalog of contract categories, from furniture and IT to transportation and facilities.
Short answers to procurement officers' common questions — how contracts are awarded, why no separate bid is needed, where to find award documents, and who is eligible.
A step-by-step guide to buying through OMNIA Partners — setting goals, browsing contracts, reporting tools, supplier relationships and free membership — with a newcomer glossary.
A one-page glossary of key cooperative purchasing terms: lead agency, competitively solicited, publicly awarded, piggybacking and more.
For suppliers: how OMNIA Partners helps contract holders reach agencies — member base, contract credibility, sales resources and brand recognition.
A supplier conversation guide: questions to ask procurement buyers, and the questions they are likely to ask you about a cooperative contract.
